Asoka Law and the Asoka Creative Experimentation Fund (ACEF) are recruiting an Internal Accountant to support financial management, daily income and expenditure tracking, and cashflow control for Asoka Law and the internal science and technology fund. This position also contributes to the upcoming publication of the Vietnam Intellectual Property Cases Book (IP Cases Book Project).

• Workplace: Ho Chi Minh City Office (SAV3-01.06, The Sun Avenue, Mai Chi Tho Street).
• Employment type: Part-time (3 to 4 office sessions per week) or Full-time depending on the candidate's proposal.
• Start date: As soon as a suitable candidate is selected.

1. ROLE OVERVIEW

This is a core financial position responsible for:

• Managing and recording all income, expenditure, and payables for Asoka Law and ACEF;
• Tracking project cashflow, including the forthcoming publication of the Vietnam IP Cases Book;
• Preparing internal financial reports;
• Controlling documentation, invoices, and bank reconciliation;
• Maintaining transparent and compliant financial operations for ACEF.

Candidates must be detail-oriented, honest, and highly disciplined.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Internal Accounting – Asoka Law

• Managing and recording daily income and expenses;
• Reconciling invoices, payables, and payments;
• Tracking personnel expenses and office operational costs;
• Preparing weekly and monthly internal reports for the Executive Team;
• Working with the legal team on service contract administration.

B. Project Finance – ACEF

• Tracking all income and expenditure of the Fund in accordance with regulations;
• Managing budgets for the IP Cases Book project;
• Preparing financial transparency reports for partners and sponsors;
• Coordinating with the Project Executive for sponsorship programs;
• Reconciling invoices and documents for ACEF activities.

C. Operations – Reporting – Support

• Organizing and storing all financial documents in accordance with legal requirements;
• Updating financial data into internal systems;
• Supporting audits or tax advisory processes when needed;
• Preparing consolidated reports as requested by the Executive Team.

3. QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Degree in Accounting, Auditing, or Finance;
• 1 to 2 years of experience as an internal accountant;
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and accounting or invoicing software;
• High integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and commitment;
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred:

• Experience in service companies, law firms, creative firms, or non-profit organizations;
• Experience in managing project cashflow or sponsorship budgets;
• Good financial reasoning and accuracy with small account items.

4. BENEFITS

• Transparent income based on capability and performance. Candidates may choose:
  • Part-time: 5,000,000 to 6,000,000 VND per month (work at the office during business hours for 3 to 4 sessions per week).
  • Full-time: 10,000,000 to 12,000,000 VND per month (work at the office during business hours from Monday to Friday).                           
  • Salary will be finalized based on actual competence and commitment.
• Professional, respectful, and non-drama working environment;
• Opportunities to participate in academic and creative projects with international partners;
• Development in financial skills, project management, and commercialization of intellectual property assets;
• Internal training and long-term career development within the Asoka ecosystem.

5. PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate financial reports;
• Proper documentation and invoice storage;
• No major discrepancies in reconciliation;
• Transparent management of ACEF cashflow;
• Effective support to the Lead IP and the Project Executive.

6. APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit:

• CV;
• A summary of accounting experience;
• Expected salary;
• Available start date.

Email: ipcases@asokalaw.vn
Subject line: [ACCOUNTING – HCM] – Full name.